Deficiency Records for Concord Care Center of Cortland
Updated as of August 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for Concord Care Center of Cortland. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-06-02 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Fire resistant interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Fire resistant room wall surfaces. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Corridors that are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| No-smoking signs where oxygen is used. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2016-05-31 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-18 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-18 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2015-03-18 | 2015-04-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-22 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2015-03-23 | 2015-04-22 | Y |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-04 | 2014-10-08 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-04 | 2014-10-08 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-04 | 2014-10-08 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2014-09-04 | 2014-10-08 | N |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2014-09-04 | 2014-10-08 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2014-09-04 | 2014-10-08 | N |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2014-09-04 | 2014-10-08 | N |
| Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents. | Health | 2014-09-04 | 2014-10-08 | N |
| Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others. | Health | 2014-02-11 | 2014-02-28 | Y |
| Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. | Health | 2014-02-11 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2014-02-11 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-02-11 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2014-02-11 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse. | Health | 2014-02-11 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-02-11 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2014-02-11 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible. | Health | 2014-01-16 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-01-16 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2013-12-17 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2013-12-17 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. | Health | 2013-12-17 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | Health | 2013-12-17 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2013-12-05 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2013-12-05 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2013-12-05 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. | Health | 2013-12-05 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. | Health | 2013-12-05 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2013-12-05 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
| Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. | Health | 2013-12-05 | 2014-02-27 | Y |
